Where's the street-wise Hercules, to fight the rising odds?

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[Her majesty is all dolled up, waiting for the very important meetings with the potential suitors. The woodland creatures clearly had a hand in choosing today's garments, they're far less stuffy than the usual choice of clothes. And the princess is keeping them busy by having them add decorations to the area around them. It's certainly better than

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[Have the other Allen that signed up poking his head in. For a change, the vampire doesn't have his hooded cape on and is wearing his best uniform.

He blinks a little at the woodland creatures and smiles at him. Hopefully Lavi told Kanda what Allen is.]

Princess?

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[So polite, Allen. You know how to make a princess feel comfortable. Well, as comfortable as someone on an awkwardly set-up blind date can feel.]

Equator? ...I spend part of the year living in an underground palace, overseeing the mines of White Death. And another part of the year in a palace tower, in the Lotus Kindgom. And the rest, in father's castle. I do not see the outside world often, and the homes I live in are cooler than they should be.

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[He was raised to be one~ Plus, hiking up the skirts that high has really just started kicking off. It's still new to him.]

It's...a very complicated and invisible line that cuts the world in half. [He chuckles a little.]

Is it such a bad thing, for a princess to go out and enjoy the sunlight? [Honestly curious.] It seems all they want to do is cloister you away from the world.

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...If it's invisible, how do you know it's there? [Totally confused at this theory, but somewhat interested.]

Princesses are kept indoors, and protected. That way they won't become prey to the cruel and perverse, or those who would seek political power through a hostage. And so they won't embarrass their kingdoms with proof of their curse.

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The books in the libraries can explain it better than I, but it's just an assumed line that helps split the world in to more manageable pieces. Nearer the equator, the warmer climate you tend to find. Most of the rainforests are found near it. [He's fumbling helplessly at this subject, but he's hoping he doesn't confuse her too much.]

I can see the good in doing that, but it's not really healthy. Everyone needs sunlight and fresh air. And not just gardens. [Frowns.] Kanda, I doubt you'd embarrass your kingdom just because a curse put you in the wrong gender's form.

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Assumed? Doesn't that mean someone's guessing about it? [Totally confused, but likes that he's not talking to her like she's stupid because she didn't know.] I'll look it up later.

I'm allowed out more than the usual princess would be. They doubt I'll be taken advantage of, so I am given more freedom than the usual would. Sometimes I wonder. It was certainly amusing to the lands of Noah when we visited.

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Most people at home know of it, they talk about it in the beginning of schooling. Then again, some worlds would be different. [Smiles.] It should be in a geography section, I believe.

Well, at least here you can go outside more often and explore things, mmm? [Smiles a little more, then gets confused.] They did?

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The tutors taught me art, and how to read. Little more. [Tilts her head slightly, with an almost comical expression. There's something very pleasing about how patient he is. And even more pleasing about how he managed to not make her feel like a fool.] I'll remember that.

And I do. There are many things to see, and much to learn of. [Forces a small smile, trying to make a joke of the incident. And totally not telling Allen that she threw one of the princes out of a window that day.] ...I was the laughingstock of princess Road's birthday ball. It didn't go well from there.

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If you'd like, I can teach you what I know. [Weak grin.] Or I can find someone who doesn't mind helping. [He's going to live forever, have to start developing that patience somewhere.]

I bet you keep your woodland friends busy trying to keep up. [An easier and wider smile now. One that fades as Allen comes to a stop.] Not very dignified of them to be making fun of another kingdom's royalty. I'd put them from my mind, if I were you, Kanda. They're not worthy of the memory.

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If it's not a burden to you, it would be appreciated. But I'm capable of researching on my own.

They're slowly getting in shape. It's good for them. [Shakes her head.] ...Father does quite a bit of dealings with them, and simply thought it expected childishness. I do little business with them myself however, and refuse to marry into that family. So they're of little importance to me. [Her expression is thoughtful after that. She might not be able to love Allen... But she's certainly interested in his company in the future. He seems to be able to understand her, or at least to fake it well enough. And his company is welcome.

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I'll stop in sometimes, then, to check up on you. I've got my own little project keeping me occupied.

I imagine so. Perhaps it's for the best then. Something they'll regret when you find your prince, mm? [A reassuring smile, positive she'll find her man, even if it isn't him. He does like her company as well, she's nothing like the other Kandas he's run into, and it's a nice change.]